Great Times

Reception Ready

Stories
July 24, 2024
School readiness is a term that is often used to describe the skills and attributes that children require before their first term in their Reception Class of their school. Often this phrase can cause lots of confusion, however it is more about the child's physical, social and emotional development than academic ability. Here are some tips and tricks to help guide you through the summer months prior to your child having their first day in their new Reception Class.
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News

GB at the World Cup!

News
July 24, 2024
The Gothia Cup is an annual World Youth football tournament that has been running since 1975. This year saw over 1900 teams from 72 nations taking part, following the Olympic-style opening ceremony.Raheem and Maksym were delighted to be selected to play for the Prep School Pumas U14 team, representing Prep schools from Kent and Sussex. Despite a few warm up matches in the run up to the tournament, the first time the whole team could play together was once they had reached the tournament itself.
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Success at the Senior Drama Production

News
June 20, 2024
After months of preparation and rehearsals, senior students performed their version of Brainstorm, a unique investigation into the teenage brain.
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Prep School scientists lead independent studies

News
June 12, 2024
All children in the Prep School took part in our first Science Fair, which encouraged independent learning through experimentation, design, report-writing and presentations.
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Stories

The Power of Treating People Differently

Stories
April 3, 2024
Neurodiversity week is not just about celebrating difference. It’s also about considering the power of treating people differently, approaching them as individuals and working out how to get the very best out of everyone.
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Beyond the Classroom with Computer Science

Stories
March 4, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the traditional approach to teaching Computer Science has transformed into an interactive experience. From hands-on learning with LEGO and robots, to integrating real-world enterprise scenarios into lessons, at Great Ballard we are embracing innovative methods to make Computer Science lessons not simply educational but enjoyable and immediately applicable to real-world situations.
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The Power of Talk & Finding One's Voice

Stories
February 13, 2024
We all know the power of a kind word or how the chance to talk things out can change our perspective and lift our mood. Empowering our students to use their voices and making sure they are listened to is central to our school culture.
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